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Old 03-10-2010, 11:50 AM   #68 (permalink)
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a question: what is the efficiency of a solar panel when used inside of a car? eventually putting it on top is best but just for testing i don't want to have to deal with that right now... drag, drilling in my roof, potential theft, etc.

for example I could put a kyocera panel: sunelec.com/?main_page=product_info&products_id=28 --- 54 watt, 17 volts, 2 foot square size, right below the back window. I don't use my car much but I would bet that this is enough to keep the car charged after the alternator is disconnected.

any one have an idea of this? with untinted rear window or a window offering minimal u/v blocking?

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